Question

Solve 8x − 2(x + 1) = 7x + 8. 6 −6 10 −10

Answer 1

x = -10

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation

8x - 2(x + 1) = 7x + 8

Step 2: Distribute

8x - 2x - 2 = 7x + 8

Step 3: Combine like terms

6x - 2 = 7x + 8

Step 4: Subtract 6x on both sides

-2 = x + 8

Step 5: Subtract 8 on both sides

-10 = x

Step 6: Rewrite

x = -10